Fire equipment/gear grant applications re-opened
The Fire Equipment Grant Program, established as a one-time appropriation in the state;s FY 2025-2026 budget to provide funding to local units of government for
New laws affecting local government
Several bills recently passed by the Legislature—and previously reported in Township Insights—impacting local government were signed by the governor: Public Act 21—Appropriations for FY 2026-27
Slotkin to host deep dive into the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Now that the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law, the Office of U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is hosting a virtual discussion on the
Member input sought for MTA’s 2027 legislative issues
Township officials can review and provide input on the MTA legislative policy platform. The legislative policy objectives—reviewed, updated and approved annually—guide the Association’s government relations
Reminder: Asset Management Champions application deadline July 31
The Michigan Infrastructure Council is accepting applications for Cohort 10 of the Infrastructure Asset Management Champions Program until July 31. This state-sponsored, virtual training is
Unemployment law changing
Bipartisan changes to unemployment insurance law go into effect in July. Beginning July 19, employers participating in Michigan’s Work Share Program will be able to
Governor vetoes long-litigated nine bills from last session
Nine bills passed in the last legislative session and the subject of litigation and delay for 18 months were presented to the governor following a
Legislature finalizes state budget on July 3
After several weeks of negotiations between legislative leaders and a marathon session on July 2 and 3, the Legislature finalized action on the state’s FY
Foreclosure avoidance sunset removed
Legislation to eliminate sunset (expiration) dates for certain programs to assist residents avoid foreclosure due to delinquent property taxes received final approval by the Legislature.